2021
Local News
2021
2021
Local band Ballz n All to join in Christmas celebrations
Local band, Ballz n All, have been booked to play at this year’s Christmas Street Pa-rade & Gala Shopping Night. Sponsorship from Glencore CSA Mine and Sandvik for this year’s event has enabled the Cobar Business Association to amp up the night’s entertainment and bring in the live band to […]
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Buffaloes kick off fundraiser
A project to raise funds to build memorials at the Cobar Cemetery to honour former Cobar residents Kate McKenzie and Johnny the Balt (John Kowalski) has been kicked off with a generous donation of $500 from the members of the Cobar Buffalo Lodge. Pictured above is Jill Weaving, who’s heading […]
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May Higgins celebrates her 100th birthday
Two of Australia’s much loved icons have just celebrated their 100th birthdays, one is Ginger Meggs, who made his debut 100 years ago in the Sunday Sun, and the other is Cobar’s May Higgins who turned 100 on Sunday. Those who know May Higgins, know what a truly amazing lady […]
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New delivery for Euabalong
The Euabalong Rural Fire Service took delivery of a new Cat 1 fire truck last Friday. The modern new vehicle is fitted with a front water monitor and holds 4,500 litres of water. Pictured are members of the Euabalong brigade, David Gleeson, Bob Gleeson and Tim Smith who were pleased […]
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Cobar pauses to remember all those who have served
Australians across the nation paused on Remembrance Day last Thursday to acknowledge, honour and remember the courage and sacrifice of those who have served our country and those who have given their life in service to our nation on military and peacekeeping operations. Remembrance Day 2021 marked the 103rd anniversary […]
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Introducing O2N to Cobar
Regional Development Australia—Orana held an information session at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club on Thursday to introduce the Orana Opportunity Network (O2N). The new organisation aims to provide an advocacy and promotional network to support the growth of regional businesses and industry across the region. Pictured are some of […]
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Cobar stud buys into a top priced ram at national sale
David Harrison from Janaree has made a big investment towards improving his SheepMaster flock when he joined with three other studs to purchase an $85,000 ram last week at the National SheepMaster Ram Sale. For the second year running breeders from NSW had quality stock in the offerings. The sale […]